Peeping Tom is basically a pop album by Mike Patton and its sick as fuck

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I was listening to Faith No More - The Real Thing & GnR - Appetite for Destruction when I was in kindergarten (probably had something to do with why I was such a bad kid)I'd give them a 100% like 20 years ago, but listening to them today probably a 60%

There's only one non-metal album I'd give 100% (The Mechanical Hand by HORSE the Band), so that's why I never post in this thread (which pretty quickly degenerated into "non metal albums I like"), but there isn't a single song I dislike. I agree it's no 100% but I'd put it in the low 90/high 80 range.

Porcupine Tree - The Incident: this is probably a controversial choice, but of all the great albums Mr. Wilson has created, this is perfection for me. While I'd say Fear of a Blank Planet had better songs (every single one there is great on its own), this is the masterpiece of album flow, coherence and variety. There's everything from poppy ballads, through prog, to some heavy and dark as fuck moments, and the atmosphere of the whole album is amazing. It starts with its feet firmly on the ground, and seems to gradually take off with every song, flying through the skies when it reaches I Drive The Hearse. It's at the same time a dark and dramatic album, and at the same time there's something incredibly warm and lovely about it.

Anathema - A Natural Disaster: ok, I know it's actually on the Archives but the last Anathema album with any level of metal is Judgement. What I can say about this album is... It's not technical perfection - the mix could be better in a few places and things like that. But it's not comparable with anything else for one simple reason.

It's the most beautiful and most atmospheric album ever created in my opinion.

Not sure about giving it 100%, but Fejd's Eifur is beautiful top-flight Nordic folk. So pure and natural, it practically has healing properties. Seriously. Next time you've got a head cold, piss on the pharmaceuticals and let Fejd clear you right up. Damn fine music.

One of the non-metal artists I rate most highly is Cypress Hill, particularly their first four albums, and I still follow DJ Muggs' various projects loyally. The Legend of the Mask and the Assassin, which is basically DJ Muggs producing and Sick Jacken/ Cynic rapping deserves somewhere between 90-98%. Apparently when I reviewed it I said:

"'El Barrio' seems as if it could have been lifted directly from Cypress Hill IV, and 'Black Ships' feels like a cross between 'Dr. Greenthumb' and 'Illusions' - at one point, the beat even lapses into 'How I Could Just Kill A Man' very briefly. These references accentuate the album's similiarity in dynamic to the Hill's sound. Psycho Realm frontman Sick Jacken's edged, nasal flow is backed up on almost every track by the gruffer voice of Cynic. Jack and Cynic are more than used to sharing the mic, with Psycho Realm and Street Platoon's many collaborations together (now known collectively as Sick Symphonies) behind them, and given the opportunity to bring their streets-honed, underground-inspired styles to an album with a legendary producer like Muggs encourages both emcees to put in definitive performances. The combined vitriol of the two makes uptempo joints like 'Unorthodox Blocks' and 'Reptilian Renaissance' standouts, and this record the best of the trilogy, comparable in quality and consistency to Cypress Hill. It is likely that, were this album recorded in the 1990s, it would be regarded a hip-hop classic."

People really like talking about how this was a landmark release that helped shape post-rock, but it's also a very strange album with a really unsettling atmosphere and certain sense of dread that many bands they influence have never really succeeded in capturing. The liner notes include an advertisement for female vocalists, which indicates to me that the band wasn't happy with the vocals on the album, but I couldn't imagine them any other way. From the essentially spoken-word bits, to the strained crooning to the sort of post-hardcore shouting, they're really unlike anything else. Not to mention the slinking riffs, dry-as-a-bone production and loping drums. A really strange record to be sure, but I find it completely flawless.

Mogwai - EP+2

Mogwai are probably my favorite band and I enjoy all of their releases to varying degrees, but I think this early compilation stands as their most consistently brilliant release. The track order is perfect, and the disc features some of the bands most sombre melodies ("Burn Girl Prom Queen"), most intimate and delicate songs ("Christmas Song", "Rollerball") and the most perfect marriages of heart-wrenching melodicism and scathing noise ("Rage: Man" and "Small Children in the Background"). The production for the two releases this combines (EP and No Education = No Future (Fuck the Curfew)) is essentially identical so, despite technically being a compilation, this feels like a purpose-made album. I'd go so far as to say this release is the pinnacle of post-rock and is 100% essential to anyone even vaguely interested in the genre.

I would *almost* give 100% scores to Modest Mouse's first and third albums if it weren't for a couple of bits on each album that mar otherwise flawless releases ("Dog Paddle" on This is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About and "A Different City"/"The Cold Part" from The Moon and Antarctica). Same with Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation (Lee's vocals in "Eric's Trip" grate on me).

Appetite is good but its no 100%. Only about half of that album is worth listening to so yeah I guess pretty much agree with ~60%.

I agree. No way it's THE greatest hard rock album. I'd give it a 70 maybe. Best hard rock album of all time is either Zeppelin III or Deep Purple's Machine Head.

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Infact I use to have a relly hot friend from there but unfurtunetly the last party we have I was really wasted and grab her ass and it cause a huge problem. Her dad (that is a marine) wants to ripp my nuts... thinks are not the same...

Can - Ege Bamyasi: This album is a little better than Tago Mago in my opinion. It is more consistent and enjoyable. It doesn't have anything to compete against Hallellujah(Probably their best song), but it does have some acid masterpieces like Pich and Soup. One of my favorites.

Chrono Trigger OST : It's just a great song after great song, even if you haven't played the game it's still an amazing experience.

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Chrono Trigger OST is great. I would probably come close to giving 100% to FFT's soundtrack too.

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Leave a steaming, stinking Rotting Repulsive Rotting Corpse = LIVE YOUNG - DIE FREE and move on to the NEXT form of yourself....or just be a fat Wal-Mart Mcdonalds pc of shit what do I give a fuck what you do.

Much like Tom Waits, the songwriting of Eugene Hutz reaches deeper. If you are not familiar with these guys, keep an open mind and give them a try. They truly show that music is a spiritual medium that every culture embraces. Truly amazing shit. I have had the joy of seeing them live twice now, and I cannot even begin to tell you what an amazing experience it is to see this band in action.

Pink Floyd: Meddle, Dark Side of The Moon, The Division Bell, and my personal favorite... A Momentary Lapse of Reason

Acylum - KarzinomA bit softer than the rest of their discography, but more atmospheric and with orchestral samples, brings some fresh aspects to the formula of old-school industrial/dark electro pf the band.

Aeldaborn - The Cosmic Trident Neofolk with apocalyptic and ritualistic influences and lyrics about ancients myths. One of the very few recent neofolk albums of the last few years that I deem as worthwhile.

Stunning work of ambient/drone. Completely immersive and utterly devastating. Once this one pulls you in it doesn't let go.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Slow Riot for new Zero Kanada

This is THE post-rock recording to me. Their first 2 full-lengths are masterpieces as well, but this recording, although shorter, is flawless. When I saw them live I nearly broke down in tears during "Moya," this EP is beyond powerful.

For me, it's an album that I personally consider as Metal, but The Archives does not. It is Get What You Give by The Ghost Inside, a Post-Hardcore masterpiece. It is my all-time favorite album; I like it even more than Blood Stain Child's Mozaiq. I know that a ton of people hate breakdowns, but I love them, and that album uses them frequently yet effectively.

I would also give 100% to another album that I consider Metal but The Archives doesn't. That is Passion of the Heist by I Am Abomination, a little Progressive Power Metal EP. It's alien-themed, has a wonderful atmosphere, superb and memorable guitar riffs, and a fantastic vocalist.

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Aghast View - Burned Beyond RecognitionThe epitome of old school electro/ebm. Hard pounding rhythms and catchy sequences. And although technically a demo, the sound quality is fine. Initially released only on cassette, but re-issued on cd in 2011.

My favourite album from one of the best Portuguese bands. Baroque folk and ethereal feminine vocals seasoned with new age-y keyboards create a spacey, sorrowful and melancholic atmosphere that is nothing short of perfect.

Sigur Rós are one of my favourite bands, and their three albums after Von (which was a pretty excellent one itself) are absolute masterpieces.

Yes - The Yes AlbumYes - FragileYes - Close to the Edge

The fact that Close to the Edge is clearly the best album of the three doesn't take any merit away from the other two, since they are all flawless in my opinion... Nothing else in classic prog comes close to this (sorry Pink Floyd and King Crimson, I love you still ). Epic, spiritual music at its best.

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NOT IN ORDER OF FAVORITISM 1. Pink Floyd - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall2. Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain3. Prince - 1999, Sign 'o' the Times4. Black 'N Blue - Nasty Nasty5. Cheap Trick - Cheap Trick, In Color, At Budokan6. The Who - Live at Leeds7. Queen - A Night at the Opera8. Billy Squier - Signs of Life9. Van Halen - I, II, 1984 10. The Police - Ghost in the Machine, Synchronicity11. Sting - Ten Summoner's Tales12. Led Zeppelin - ALL except Coda13. David Lee Roth - Eat 'Em and Smile14. Bob Marley & the Wailers - Rastaman Vibration15. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced?, Radio One16. The Rolling Stones - Exile On Main St.

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The Bronx's self-titled debut is hands down the best modern punk album. From the punch in the face intro the the slighly moody closer there isn't a single dull moment. Absolutely perfect in every way. A shame their later albums and Mariachi side project aren't nearly this good.

I can't believe people actually like those stinkers, The Beatles. Terrible band.Plus all the other terrible stuff people have been posting here. But I'll try my best shot, as if it were my best non-metal favourite genre list of sorts. So albums / bands who deserve a full, perfect score would probably be (incomplete list for sure):Swans - Anything up until their last couple of albumsBauhaus - Mask, In The Flat FieldSisters Of Mercy - practically everythingSex Pistols - Nevermind the bollocksThe Exploited - Punk's not deadCrass - EverythingGlen Danzig - Black AriaDiamanda Galas - most of her early recordingShub Niggurath - the french zeuhl band's couple of Latin-named albums Gavin Friday - Each man kills the things he lovesVirgin Prunes - If I die, I diePink Floyd - The WallMinimal Compact - almost everything they ever didI'll add some other bands and albums later on...